CSUEB Catalog 2008-2009: Education Interdisciplinary (Graduate)

Education: Interdisciplinary

	Department Information
	General Information
	M.S. in Education
	Courses

Department Information

Interdisciplinary Studies Cluster
College of Education and Allied Studies
Office: Arts and Education Bldg. 107
Phone: (510) 885-7418


Professors Nan P. Chico (Coordinator of Online Teaching and Learning Option), Ph.D. University of California, San Francisco Emily Lowe Brizendine (ISC Coordinator), Ed.D. University of California, Los Angeles

Please consult the 2009-2010 online catalog for any changes that may occur.

General Information

The Interdisciplinary Studies Cluster (College of Education and Allied Studies) program is built on the recognition that there are some issues that cross disciplines or professional areas within the College of Education and Allied Studies. It develops cross-disciplinary courses and experiences for students at the same time it provides a base for those subjects, programs, and faculty not currently embraced by any one department. It promotes interdisciplinary collaboration among students and faculty in the college, builds partnerships, and broadens program offerings for current and new students. By involving faculty from three or more departments in common endeavors, the Interdisciplinary Studies Cluster actively encourages cross-departmental renewal and innovation. The Cluster offers the M.S. in Education, Option in Online Teaching described below.

The Cluster also offers the M.S. in Education, Option in Educational Technology Leadership, and the Certificate Program in Educational Technology Leadership. See "Teacher Education" in the graduate section of this catalog for a description of both these programs.

M.S. in Education

Option in Online Teaching and Learning


I.	Prerequisites
	To be admitted to the Online Teaching and Learning Option in the M.S. in Education, students meet normal Cal State East Bay requirements for admission to a graduate program in Education. Students from schools where English is not the primary language of instruction are required to achieve a TOEFL score of at least 213 (550 on the former grading scale) for admission to the program.
II.	Curricular Requirements (45 units)
	Students work with designated program advisors. Communication with advisors is by e-mail, telephone, and videoconference as necessary. Student orientation to the program is by means of the program website. Students complete 45 units of approved coursework. All work applied toward the 45 units must be at an average grade of "B" (3.0) or higher, and no graduate-level required course may be at a grade below "B." Students who are qualified for admission to the program will be placed in the "Conditionally Classified Graduate" category. Upon completion of the University Writing Skills Requirement (which is satisfied with a "B" or better in EDUI 6706), they will be placed in the "Classified Graduate" category. If students do not pass EDUI 6706 with a "B" or better, they must take the Writing Skills Test (WST) to satisfy the University Writing Skills Requirement. If students do not pass the WST, they must take a course or courses (depending on the score they received on the WST), to improve their skills and satisfy the University Writing Skills Requirement. Students complete either EDUI 6899 Project (4.5) or EDUI 6910 University Thesis (4.5) as the capstone experience.
	A.	Required Courses (36 units)
		Students must complete EDUI 6701, 6702, 6703, and 6704 before they may take any other courses.
		EDUI 6701 Introduction to Online Teaching and Learning (4.5) EDUI 6702 Teaching Models for Online Instruction (4.5) EDUI 6703 Technology Tools for Online Instruction (4.5) EDUI 6704 Designing Curriculum for Online Instruction (4.5) EDUI 6705 Educational Planning and Development for Online Programs (4.5) EDUI 6706 Research in Online Teaching and Learning (4.5) EDUI 6707 History and Culture of Online Learning Communities (4.5) EDUI 6899 Project (4.5) or EDUI 6910 University Thesis (4.5)
	B.	Electives (9 units)
		1.	Theoretical: Choose one of the following (4.5 units):
			EDUI 6772 Content Development for Online Learning (4.5) EDUI 6773 Supervising and Evaluating Online Teaching 4.5) EDUI 6774 Current Issues in Online Learning (4.5)
		2.	Methodological: Choose one of the following (4.5 units):
			EDUI 6780 Building the Online Environment (4.5) EDUI 6781 Creating Digital Media for Online Instruction (4.5) EDUI 6782 Designing and Implementing User Interfaces for Online Instruction (4.5) EDUI 6783 Providing Interactivity in the Online Environment (4.5)

Courses


The course prefix for the following courses is EDUI. For additional EDUI courses, see "Teacher Education" in the graduate section of this catalog. Post-baccalaureate Courses
5900	Independent Study (1-4)
Graduate Courses
6002	Animation for the Web (2) Introduction to Flash, an animation tool for the Web; covers the basic functions that permit the educator to include multimedia features in lessons and student productions. A Flash movie may use text, graphics, sounds, animation, buttons and fields. May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 10 units when content varies. Prerequisite: graduate standing or consent of instructor. Six hrs. lab.
6005	Digital Graphics (4) Introduction to several graphics programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator used in educational settings. Students learn to use the drawing tools in these applications to edit, create, and manipulate graphics and millions of colors. May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 20 units when content varies. Prerequisite: graduate standing or consent of instructor. Twelve hrs. lab.
6220	Introduction to Web Database Design for Educators (4) An overview of database concepts, design and development in educational settings. The topics include: relational models, data manipulation languages, application interfaces, access languages, database modeling, design and development, and database access through the Web. Prerequisite: graduate standing or consent of instructor. Twelve hrs. lab.
6230	Advanced Web Database Design for Educators (4) An advanced treatment of database concepts, design and development pertinent to educational uses. This course is on the server side dealing with issues such as relational models, data manipulation languages, access languages, database modeling, design and development, and database access through the Web. Prerequisites: EDUI 6220; graduate standing or consent of instructor. Twelve hrs. lab.
6701	Introduction to Online Teaching and Learning (4.5) Design and delivery of online coursework with consideration of principles of teaching and learning, the virtual classroom, synchronous vs. asynchronous teaching and learning, copyright and fair use, accessibility, appropriate learning strategies in onground and online classes, potential for interactivity, and contrast between the principles and practices of onground and online teaching and learning.
6702	Teaching Models for Online Instruction (4.5) Teaching models and their relationship to curriculum development, to student learning, to assessment, and to learning psychology. Special attention to the application of models of teaching to online instruction, different learning styles, various teaching and learning situations, needs of learners with accessibility issues, and limitations of current technologies. Prerequisite: EDUI 6701.
6703	Technology Tools for Online Instruction (4.5) Design and construction of online environments for teaching and learning. Attention to platform, browser, system differences and limitations as well as to synchronous, asynchronous, and web-based delivery systems. Differences among online delivery providers, emphasis on maximum accessibility. Prerequisites: EDUI 6701, 6702.
6704	Designing Curriculum for Online Instruction (4.5) Incorporating onground and online teaching strategies and concepts into the design of an online course, including objectives, assignments, assessment, collaboration, participation, and course materials. Models of teaching and learning outcomes in onground and online courses. Practice in linking appropriate teaching models and designated learning outcomes with attention to differing learning styles. Prerequisites: EDUI 6701, 6702, 6703.
6705	Educational Planning and Development for Online Programs (4.5) History of innovation in education and its effect on educational culture and thought. Organizational and managerial issues, problems, decision-making and solutions for successful implementation of online programs. Solutions to educational problems common to onground and online teaching environments as well as consideration of educational problems unique to online education such as intensive faculty development and support. Prerequisites: EDUI 6701, 6702, 6703, and 6704.
6706	Research in Online Teaching and Learning (4.5) Research methods in education, both quantitative and qualitative, with attention to sources, collection, and uses of data. Critical analysis of research on online teaching and learning. Preparation of a research project to include references, rationale, and outline. Offered collaboratively with library staff. Prerequisites: EDUI 6701, 6702, 6703, and 6704. Satisfies the University Writing Skills Requirement only for M.S. Education, Option in Online Teaching and Learning Students if passed with a "B" or better.
6707	History and Culture of Online Learning Communities (4.5) The development of the cyberclassroom of today from both traditional distance learning correspondence courses and early networked virtual realities with attention to the history and culture of education. Evolution of onground and online teaching and learning roles, development of institutional responsibilities, and growth of degree, certificate, and enrichment programs. Prerequisites: EDUI 6701, 6702, 6703, and 6704.
6772	Content Development for Online Learning (4.5) Creating course materials specific to various learning environments: corporate, academic, military, industrial, enrichment, online and onground. Differences between training and education with emphasis on relevant teaching and learning strategies for each modality. Completion of online teaching components suitable to at least two different environments. Prerequisites: EDUI 6701, 6702, 6703, and 6704.
6773	Supervising and Evaluating Online Teaching (4.5) Effective delivery of online materials within the context of educational theories of supervisory functions. Adaptation of techniques, including clinical supervision, for promoting and supporting teacher growth and development in the online environment. Online mentoring of new online teachers. Prerequisites: EDUI 6701, 6702, 6703, and 6704.
6774	Current Issues in Online Learning (4.5) Controversies, problems, and promises of online teaching and learning, including examination of the role of gender, class, race in online teaching and learning, the potential impact of corporate influences on traditional educational paradigms, and the future of both online and onground education. Prerequisites: EDUI 6701, 6702, 6703, and 6704.
6780	Building the Online Environment (4.5) Designing and implementing an online teaching site, including assignments, interactivity, contact protocols, syllabus, course materials, and research and development resources for student use. Presentation of materials in various formats including PDF, Shockwave, Flash, and HTML. Prerequisites: EDUI 6701, 6702, 6703, and 6704.
6781	Creating Digital Media for Online Instruction (4.5) Making multimedia materials available in the online classroom with texts, images, sounds, videos, animations. Needs of students with accessibility challenges. Prerequisites: EDUI 6701, 6702, 6703, and 6704.
6782	Designing and Implementing User Interfaces for Online Instruction (4.5) Using principles of user interface, audience analysis, discourse communities, and educational psychology to design online educational sites which reflect the needs of teachers, learners, and the global community. The effectiveness of colors, images, animations, and interactivity to facilitate communication with online students. Accessibility issues will be stressed. Prerequisites: EDUI 6701, 6702, 6703, and 6704.
6783	Providing Interactivity in the Online Environment (4.5) Using latest and most sophisticated web resources to create learning environments that maximize interactivity, collaboration, document sharing, assessment, and access to multimedia materials. Prerequisites: EDUI 6701, 6702, 6703, and 6704.
6899	Project (2-5) Development of an original product (teaching project, implementation plan, program evaluation proposal) which is identified in the research course and summarized in a written abstract. Both the project and the abstract are submitted to the program faculty which specify their formats. Supervision by a faculty committee, at least one of whom must be a Cal State East Bay faculty member. Prerequisites: EDUI 6500 or 6705 and Advancement to Candidacy. Maximum of five units per student.
6900	Independent Study (1-4)
6910	University Thesis (4-5) Developmental writing of a formal research paper on online teaching and learning for submission to the university in a specified format. Supervised by an EDUI committee, at least one of whom must be a Cal State East Bay faculty member. Defense normally required. Prerequisites: EDUI 6701, 6702, 6703, and 6704, and graduate standing.
6999	Issues in Education Interdisciplinary Studies (4) Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in education interdisciplinary studies. May be repeated for credit when content varies.